FOREST, Va. - Shenandoah University sophomore Jaren Mitchell has been named this week's ODAC Football Defensive Athlete of the week. He is now the third Hornet to be named to the ODAC's list, joining Phoenix Andes-Stowell from a week ago and Aidan McCloskey week one.

Mitchell had two interceptions for the Hornets for the first multi-interception game by a SU player since Matt Conroy '26 in 2024.

He came up with his first interception of the game on Roanoke's second drive, picking off a pass at the Hornets' 30-yard line and returning it 59 yards. The pick set up a 25-yard field goal to put SU up 3-0.

In the fourth quarter, the Maroons trailed by seven and faced a 4th-and-2 in SU territory. The Maroons went for a pass on fourth down, which found the hands of SU's Mitchell for his second pick of the day. On the ensuing drive, a toe-tap catch put SU at the Maroons' three-yard line, allowing an eventual touchdown.

Mitchell also added 5 tackles and another pass breakup to his tally in the team's win over Roanoke.

Mitchell and the Hornets are on the road this weekend for a matchup with Bridgewater. Kickoff on Saturday, October 24th is set for 2pm.

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